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Oversight
Should the Government Turn Down the Airport Volume?
Noisy airplane takeoffs have reopened a debate about how the government should treat noise pollution.
Oversight
Obama and the GOP Congress Ponder What They Can Get Done This Year
The president meets with Republican leaders this week as the Senate works on an energy bill.
Oversight
'Snowzilla' Sidelines House, Delays Senate
The Senate is set to take up an energy bill a day later than planned, while the House will stay home for the week.
Management
NOAA: 2015 Was Hottest Year on Record
As the Obama administration gears up to protect its climate accord, scientists issue a warning.
Tech
The Transportation Department Is Getting Ready for the Driverless Car Era
New policies will make it easier for autonomous cars to hit the road.
Management
Texas Governor Calls for a Constitutional Convention to Cut the Federal Government's Power
Greg Abbott’s plan would give states authority to overturn federal law, Supreme Court ruling
Tech
Firm Tied to Keystone XL Sues Obama Administration Over Rejected Pipeline
Domestic and international challenges extend saga over controversial tar-sands project.
Management
Obama Plans to Leave it All on the Field With Climate Change
The president will push his domestic agenda in 2016.
Management
Audit: EPA Used 'Covert Propaganda' in Water-Rule Social Media Campaign
Social-media blitz violated propaganda, lobbying laws, GAO says.
Management
Congress Finally Does a Highway Bill, But Can’t Clear Decks For The Next President
A five-year measure sets up a whole new spending issue for the 2016 race.
Oversight
Congress Finally Has Its Long-Term Transportation Bill
A five-year bill offers some security, but no permanent solution to a funding mess.
Management
Obama: Climate Action Is America’s Duty
As the House gears up vote against his climate agenda, Obama says America will act.
Oversight
As Clinton Releases Infrastructure Plan, Congress Wrestles With Its Own Bill
Clinton’s tax-reform plan might seem ideal, but Congress is stuck with a pay-for patchwork.
Management
House Passes Long-Term Transportation Bill
A last-minute amendment offers an influx of cash to the money-needy bill.
Management
Congress Wants Agencies to Use the Sharing Economy for Rides
The House is set to debate an amendment that would use ridesharing services like Uber to help cull the government’s vehicle fleet.
Tech
Daily-Fantasy-Sports Operator Says Federal Regulation is Necessary
As investigators press industry, FanDuel CEO opens the door for government rules.
Tech
Former Obama Official is Tasked With Trying To Save Fantasy Sports
Seth Harris, a former head of the Labor Department, has never played fantasy sports, but he’s the industry’s choice to police itself.
Oversight
Congress Nears Deal on Its Other Crisis: Highway Funding
Lawmakers veer closer to the edge, but both chambers see a path forward.
Management
Interior Department Report Faults EPA In Colorado Mine Spill
Agency warns that the circumstances around the mine spill are “surprisingly prevalent.”
Oversight
Upcoming Ozone Rules Don't Have Many Fans
Environmentalists are ready to be disappointed by the EPA’s new standards, but manufacturing groups won’t be happy either.
